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Rand Lemley

Rand has been playing board games since childhood and discovered the world of modern euros while living abroad as a teenager. He believe games reflect the culture that creates them, which underscores the importance of inclusivity and conversation in the hobby. Rand lives in Boston with his wife and adorable EV, and may be found cycling the suburbs on the weekends.

Tokyo Game Market Spring 2020 Preview: The Latest in Japanese Board Games

August 17, 2020April 23, 2020 by Rand Lemley

In the midst of a slew of cancelled board game conventions due to the pandemic, I have some great news … Read more

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Tokyo Game Market Fall ’19 Preview

May 21, 2020November 18, 2019 by Rand Lemley

In my role as with the First Look area at PAX Unplugged, North America’s second largest tabletop convention, I constantly … Read more

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10 Japanese Board Games Worth Checking Out

May 6, 2021September 10, 2019 by Rand Lemley

Play is a universal activity. Though we often focus on the types of games from our own region, healthy tabletop … Read more

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